Millions on streets to commemorate Martyrs of Karbala on Ashura in Pakistan

Millions of Shia Muslims have come out on streets to participate in Ashura processions across Pakistan to pay homage Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) and his loyal companions who were brutally assassinated in Karbala (Iraq) more than 14 centuries ago.

Ashura processions began all around the country on Sunday morning, the 10th of Muharram to mark the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (RA) and his companions at Karbala.
In Karachi, the main juloos (procession) began in Nishtar Park after a majlis (mourning congregation) addressed by Allama Shahenshah Hussain Naqvi.
The procession then proceeded to Numaish Chowrangi, from where it passed through MA Jinnah Road towards Regal Chowk, and paused at Tibet Centre where the mourners offered Zuhr and Asr prayers.
Following this, the procession headed towards Bolton Market and on way to culminating point at the Hussainia Iranian Imambargah.
Tight security has been planned throughout the metropolis with over 6,000 personnel deployed along with a heavy contingent of Rangers.
In Rawalpindi, the main Ashura procession started at 11am from Imambargah Ashiq Hussain.
According to the police, 7,000 police personnel, as well as paramilitary forces, have been deployed for the event.
In Lahore, the Ashura procession began with the traditional majlis at Nisar Havel. It proceeded through narrow alleyways of the ‘old city’ and on way to concluding point at the Imambargah Karbala Gamay Shah.
In Peshawar and Quetta, the processions commenced from Imambargah Agha Syed Ali Shah Rizvi and from Rehmantullah Chowk on Alamdar Road, respectively.
Ashura processions were brought out in all cities and villages of Pakistan from Himalayan mountains of Gilgit-Baltistan to Thatta district where River Indus falls in Arabian sea and from Azad Jammu and Kashmir to Parachinar.
Messages from PM, President
In their messages, President Mamnoon Hussain and Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi have urged the nation to promote great characteristics of sacrifice, unity and discipline.
In his message, the president said the country can get rid of all political and social issues like extremism by deciding the line of action keeping in view Imam Hussain’s (AS) sacrifice.
He said while commemorating the sacrifices of Imam Hussain (AS) and his family members, we should keep in view his objectives and strategies, which provide a solution to the issues of humanity, particularly those confronting us.
And in his message, the premier said keeping in view the internal and external threats confronting the country we should shun our religious, sectarian and ethnic biases.
He said the sacrifices of the martyrs have proved that the truth is destined to live forever while the fate of the falsity is elimination.